Academic English

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Academic English
Merike Saar Tallinn University of Technology
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MOODLE
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WHO

• Scientists
• Lectureres
• Ph students
• TUT staff

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WHAT
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WHAT

• Academic writing text structure, cohesion,
  academic style and language
• English for Scientists vocabulary, listening
  and speaking practice
• Language development grammar, punctuation,
  editing

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WHAT

• 3 EAP 78 hours with Moodle support
• Classroom activities
• Explanations
• Listening tasks
• Speaking practise

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WHAT

• Moodle activities
• Video explanations
• Grammar and vocabulary practise
• Group discussions

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LEARNING OUTCOME

• After completing the course a successful learner
• understands audio texts about science/research

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LEARNING OUTCOME

• critically analyzes articles and other
  scientific/academic texts
• successfully describes his/her own reseach

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LEARNING OUTCOME

• follows the organisation and language of an
  academic text in his/her own writings

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LEARNING OUTCOME

• shows confidence when communicating or
  presenting in an academic environment

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WHY

• Review and practice
• Listen to other explanations
• Cover class when absent
• Home assignments (to see and comment)
• Self-study???

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MOODLE
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Thank you!

• Questions?